Shaved bonito flakes add an enticing umami flavor to many foods! Also known as katsuobushi, these flakes are shaved from a dried tuna fish known as bonito. It lends a distinct savory umami flavor to foods which is why it’s very popular in Japanese dishes. Shaved bonito is commonly sprinkled over soups, broths, poke bowls, noodles and more. One taste of shaved bonito, and you’ll start using it on many savory dishes.